Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (591)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Amanda G
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
I would give this camp ground six stars if I could. It’s Yosemite. This place is magic. Also all the rangers and staff were friendly. All rules related to fires and bears were very reasonable. Two thumbs up.
uilke d
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Lower Pines
Exelent ga
Florian P
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Lower Pines
Very good campground, ideally located in Yosemite Valley. the location is very good near the river. Watch out for mosquitoes!
David H
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lower Pines
Sites were well situated and well maintained. Great access to some of the best trails in the park. Food at Curry Village is meh.
Katie F
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful camp ground and lovely host. Bathrooms where pretty bad. Coming from someone who grew up with outhouses. Camp 4 bathrooms where much nicer and cleaner with soap. In lower pines only one sink was working in the bathroom. Toilet paper and trash all over the floor. The dump drain for dish water was horrifying. On the 10 trip I paid for one shower at curry village. Hair all over the walls drains not working causing 4 inch deep puddles of shower water coming from 5 other people. What I hope was a pile of mud on the floor. I grew up with porta pottys and rural areas not grossed out easily but I have never been to restrooms as bad
Lorenzo D
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Lower Pines
Excellent stay, and very good spot!
Julie K
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful place!
Craig Y
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines
I would be great if the bear box opened from the front and the back.
Francesco I
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
Very positive experience. Recommended.
Cynthia C
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lower Pines
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Location Lower Pines Campground
Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-7623 for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.